Abstract :
“In recognition of his distinction as scientist and inventor, and for his outstanding original contributions to the theory and application of electric circuits and apparatus” the Edison Medal for 1940 was presented to Doctor George Ashley Campbell, retired research engineer of the Bell Telephone Laboratories, at a special session of the AIEE 1941 winter convention, Philadelphia, Pa., January 29. Highest award of the Institute, the Edison Medal is presented annually to a resident in the United States of America or its dependancies, or of the Dominion of Canada, for “meritorious achievement in electrical science or electrical engineering or the electrical arts.” At the presentation ceremonies, L. W. W. Morrow (A ´13, F ´25) chairman of the Edison Medal committee, briefly outlined the history of the award; and AIEE Past President Frank B. Jewett (A ´03, F ´12) spoke on the contributions and personal qualifications of the medalist who has been his “associate and friend for more than 35 years.” Following Doctor Jewett´s remarks, AIEE President R. W. Sorensen (AW, F ´19) who presided over the ceremonies, presented the medal and certificate to Doctor Campbell. Essentially full text of Doctor Jewett´s address and Doctor Campbell´s response follow on this and succeeding pages.
